Lengthy absence would really hurt — Ellsbury's loss leaves gaps in lineup, outfield — The Rays' Reid Brignac comes down hard on Jacoby Ellsbury's right shoulder on a play at second, knocking him from the game - and possibly much longer. (John Tlumacki/Globe Staff)

Modest Crowd for Marlins Game After Ozzie Flap — MIAMI (AP) — Havana-born Isabel Diaz arrived at the Miami Marlins' ballpark two hours before the first pitch Friday, ready to root for the home team but not quite prepared to forget Ozzie Guillen's remarks about Fidel Castro.

Cameron throws first pitch, retires as Mariner — SEATTLE — Mike Cameron played for eight teams in his 17-year Major League career, but the former All-Star center fielder will retire a Mariner. — The announcement that the 39-year-old Cameron signed a one-day employment agreement …

Colon, A's ruin Seattle's home opener with 4-0 win — SEATTLE—Bartolo Colon gave up just three hits in seven shutout innings for his 16th career win against Seattle, and the Oakland Athletics won 4-0 on Friday night to ruin the Mariners' home opener. — Making his third start already …

A-Rod HRs help, hurt Yankees — For Alex Rodriguez, there are just moneyball milestones ahead now. Home runs larded with achievement — but also uncomfortable bonus checks and even more uncomfortable questions. — Rodriguez hit homer No. 630 yesterday as part of the Yankees' thorough 5-0 home-opening defeat of the Angels.

Indians Use Big First Inning to Beat Royals, 8-3 — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Brantley had a pair of hits during a seven-run first inning, and the Cleveland Indians roughed up Luke Hochevar before knocking him from the game in an 8-3 victory Friday that spoiled the Royals' home opener.

McCann, Uggla Lead Braves Past Brewers 10-8 — ATLANTA (AP) — Brian McCann equaled a career high with four hits, including a homer and four RBIs, and Dan Uggla's broken-bat single in the eighth inning gave the Braves a wild 10-8 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in Atlanta's home opener Friday night.

Final Score: Mets 5 Phillies 2 — The Mets (5-2) defeated the Phillies (3-4) by the score of 5-2 tonight in Philadelphia. — For a full recap and box score, check out SNY.TV. — The Least You Should Know: — R.A. Dickey started for the Mets and he was great, allowing just a solo home run …

Helton's RBI lifts Rockies to 7-6 win over D-backs — DENVER—Todd Helton drove in three runs, including a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning, to rally the Colorado Rockies past the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6 Friday night. — Carlos Gonzalez singled with one out in the eighth off Bryan Shaw …

Black shuffles lineup for opener in LA — LOS ANGELES — As Padres manager Bud Black likes to say — and he did so again on Friday — “you've got to use your bench, all 25 guys.” — In Friday's opener against the Dodgers, Black mixed up his lineup, inserting Jeremy Hermida in the starting lineup …

Harang breaks Dodgers record with 9 straight Ks — LOS ANGELES—Dodgers pitcher Aaron Harang struck out nine straight batters Friday night, setting a franchise record for one game. — Harang gave up a leadoff single to Cameron Maybin before striking out the next nine San Diego Padres hitters …

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